ONE of Scotland's most famous landmarks, the Kelpies and the Helix in Falkirk, has been closed to visitors due to flooding.
The Kelpies, a pair of 30-metre-tall steel horse-heads on the outskirts of the town, along with the Helix, a 350-hectare eco-park, have been closed as Scottish Water carries out repairs.
The issue, which was detected on Monday, has stopped vehicles from accessing the park and has resulted in the visitor centre also being closed.
Scottish Water is currently on the scene and has located the source of the flooding, according to the park’s bosses.
A spokesperson for the site, which is run by Falkirk Council, added that the “water is slowly draining away” and has apologised for any inconvenience the incident may have caused.
A post on social media read: “The Helix remains closed to vehicles today, and our Visitor Centre will also be closed. The team at Scottish Water were able to locate the source of the flooding late last night, and the water is slowly draining away.
“We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding. Please continue to check this page for the latest updates.”
The Helix is free to visit for all visitors and offers a variety of activities, including walking and cycling trails, water sports, a children's play area, and scenic picnic spots.
The site is described as a “unique blend of art, culture, and natural beauty”.
The two Kelpies pay homage to Scotland's working horses, which used to pull barges along the country's canals and worked in the fields in the area where they now stand.
Towering over a new canal extension which links the Forth and Clyde Canal to the North Sea, the Kelpies were designed by Glasgow-based artist Andy Scott and were officially opened to the public on April 21, 2014.
